The Silk Road as a Common Part of the History of Iran and Kazakstan

Every country has a history that records the events, ups and downs of that country. But countries also have common points in history. An international incident or a transnational incident in the past made countries find common points in some parts of history. The Silk Road and trade of that time are common points of history between Iran and Kazakhstan. The Silk Road, which started in the east of China, traveled westward and divided into two major international routes, one passing through Iran and the other through Kazakhstan. On the Silk Road, Iran and Kazakhstan had facilities to facilitate the passage of caravans, including caravanserais. In this case, Iranian cities showed acceptable performance. One of the most important tools needed to establish an effective administrative structure and oversee the affairs of the country is the establishment of communication channels. The royal road is an example of this communication route, which was established during the Achaemenid period to connect different parts of the country. This study is devoted to analyzing the Great Silk Road as an important factor in the history of Iran and Kazakhstan. The aim of the work is to identify the role and influence of the Silk Road on the socio-economic development of both regions, as well as their cultural and political interrelationships. In order to achieve this goal, the following tasks were set: analyzing historical documents and archaeological findings related to the routes and trading points of the Silk Road in Iran and Kazakhstan; researching the eco-economic development of the two regions and their cultural and political interrelationships.